Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series: Taking most family saloons to a race track would be a waste of time. Take a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series and you’ll discover a data logging system so you can compare lap times and see where to save time in your 186mph supersaloon. Powered by a 510bhp V8 the £115,000 Black would suit Mr Incredible and family on their days off (Mercedes)

Top Ten Cars of 2012

•1 January 1970

Here is writer Russell Bray's pick of the glitziest and most glamorous cars this year.